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• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.
• Sprayer

  Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.
• Awning

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Bottle

  Bottle

  A bottle brush on a long wire handle is an indispensable tool.
• Stainmaster

  Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.
• Jewelry Cleaning

  Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.
• Umbrella

  Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.
• Bucket

  Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.
• Window Cleaning

  Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.
• Brick

  Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.
• Stereos

  Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.
• Wood Paneling

  Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.
• Builders

  Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.
• Spot Removal

  Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, gently...

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